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SARS-CoV-2 Result Interpretation based on Image Analysis of Lateral Flow Devices

2022/05/26 by Neeraj Vashistha, Vashistha, Neeraj
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Computer Science · Medicine · #AI in cancer detection #COVID-19 diagnosis using AI #Cell Image Analysis Techniques #Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (cs.CV) #FOS: Computer and information sciences #FOS: Electrical engineering #Image and Video Processing (eess.IV) #Machine Learning (cs.LG) #electronic engineering #information engineering

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2205.13311

openalex publication_date 2022/05/26 · openalex created_date 2023/02/14 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

The widely used gene quantisation technique, Lateral Flow Device (LFD), is now commonly used to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2. It is enabling the control and prevention of the spread of the virus. Depending on the viral load, LFD have different sensitivity and self-test for normal user present additional challenge to interpret the result. With the evolution of machine learning algorithms, image processing and analysis has seen unprecedented growth. In this interdisciplinary study, we employ novel image analysis methods of computer vision and machine learning field to study visual features of the control region of LFD. Here, we automatically derive results for any image containing LFD into positive, negative or inconclusive. This will reduce the burden of human involvement of health workers and perception bias.

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